International Conference on Fashion Technology & Innovation PICFTI on June 24-26, 2026 in Paris, France

Call for papers/Topics

Topics of Interest for Submission include, but are Not Limited to:

1. Design & Digital Creation

Generative AI in Design:

Algorithmic trend forecasting (predicting colors, silhouettes, and patterns).

AI-assisted sketching and print generation.

Co-creation: Human-AI collaborative design workflows.

3D Modeling & Prototyping:

Digital twin creation for garments.

3D draping and physics simulation (e.g., CLO3D, Marvelous Designer).

Virtual sampling to reduce physical waste.

Body Scanning & Fit Tech:

Mobile 3D body scanning.

AI-powered sizing recommendations to reduce return rates.

Parametric pattern making.

2. Smart Materials & Material Science

Bio-Fabrication & Lab-Grown Materials:

Mycelium (mushroom) leather.

Lab-grown cotton and silk.

Bio-synthetic fibers from agricultural waste (e.g., orange peel, pineapple leaf).

Smart Textiles (E-Textiles):

Phase-change materials for thermal regulation.

Conductive yarns and integrated sensors for biometric tracking (heart rate, posture).

Flexible circuitry and embedded LEDs in garments.

Nanotechnology in Fabrics:

Self-cleaning and stain-resistant coatings.

Antimicrobial and odor-fighting treatments.

UV-protective nano-finishes.

3. Sustainable & Circular Innovation

Advanced Recycling Technologies:

Chemical recycling vs. mechanical recycling (breaking textiles back to monomers).

Textile-to-textile closed-loop systems.

Automated sorting systems using AI/Infrared to identify fiber content.

Clean Manufacturing:

Waterless dyeing (e.g., CO2 dyeing technology).

Microbial and bacterial pigments (natural dye alternatives).

Laser finishing for denim (eliminating water and chemical usage).

Traceability & Ethics:

Digital Product Passports (DPP): End-to-end lifecycle tracking.

Blockchain for supply chain transparency and "provenance" verification.

4. Retail, Logistics & Supply Chain

Inventory & Demand Management:

Agentic AI: Automated restocking and inventory optimization.

Hyper-personalization engines for e-commerce.

RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) for real-time stock tracking.

Next-Gen Retail Experience:

AR Mirrors (smart mirrors) for in-store virtual try-ons.

Interactive visual merchandising.

AI chatbots and virtual personal stylists.

Manufacturing Innovation:

Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing): On-demand production of accessories and footwear.

Robotic sewing and automated fabric cutting.

Micro-factories: Localized, small-batch production units.

5. The Virtual Frontier (Digital Fashion)

The Fashion Metaverse:

Direct-to-Avatar (D2A) retail models.

Skin and accessory design for gaming (Roblox, Fortnite collaborations).

Virtual-only fashion collections.

NFTs & Digital Ownership:

Tokenizing luxury assets for authenticity.

Wearable NFTs for social media and AR.

Digital-physical "phygital" tokens (buying a digital item that comes with a physical version).

Virtual Influencers & Marketing:

CGI models and AI-generated brand ambassadors.

Digital runways and immersive 360° fashion shows.

Name: EARHM
Website: http://earhm.org